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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1927

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Rings in the Sawdust Operetta At Grade School

The grade school presents Rings in the Sawdust a two act operetta directed by Miss Winifred Ulsaker on Saturday May 7 at the high school auditorium. Ten principal roles plus eighteen musical numbers with grade school orchestra. Cast includes Sally Squeezem Alonzo Squeezem Marybelle Jaybird widow Inky Snow Dinky Moore and others. Performances at 8 15 with general admission 50c and training details for cast and choruses.

Winifred Ulsaker Ruby A. Miller Alonzo Squeezum Toby Dunn Toby Squeezom Sally Marybelle Jaybird Eliza Slimmer Inky Snow Dinky Moore Jaybird Inky Darky Clifford Nybo Cee Albert Doughily Willie Jaybird Marybelle Skyflop Lynn Baker Barker Frank Greene Sally Squeezem Albert Dale Dinky Moore Leslie Jourdonnais Hottentots

Post Tavern Opens in New Gorham Building Location

The Post Tavern operated by R F Baillie began serving customers in its new Gorham building site on Tuesday. The move kept disruption minimal and the former site near the Masonic Temple will be remodeled into an entertainment and dance hall.

Post Tavern R. F. Baillie Gorham Masonic Temple Temple Board

County Receives $5400 From Two Cent Gas Tax

County Treasurer Otto Waynild received a draft for 5400 as the county's share of a quarterly gas tax distribution. All counties in the state receive equal amounts from the two cent tax to be credited to county road funds.

Otto Waynild

Local Red Cross Chapter Sets Fifty Dollar Flood Quota

The American Red Cross sets a fifty dollar local quota for flood relief as the Mississippi valley disaster prompts urgent fundraising. J C Morgan reports the county chapter forwarded funds and the central committee calls for a five million dollar relief effort. Also noted are Christmas bags for U S soldiers and a 1927 fundraising drive.

RED Cross American Red Cross Mississippi Valley Central Relief Committee J. C. Morgan Teton County Mr. Morgan Helen Gellette Chateau United States Morgan Camp Fire

Lions Club Organized in Choteau

A Lions Club is forming in Choteau with 15 men attending a preliminary dinner at Beaupre. W. T. Nesbitt of Chicago outlined aims for the International Association of Lions Clubs. Signatures near 20 needed for local charter. temporary officers R. E. Nelson and George Tennant elected.

Lions Club International Association of Lions Clubs Choteau Beaupre W. T. Nesbitt Chicago International W. G. Wright Minot North Dakota J. C. McGregor Frank Hatcher Lions Club of Great Falls J. J R. E. Nelson George Tennant

M. E. Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Sermons

Sunday school at 10 30 morning worship at 11 30 with a sermon The Risen Life Special choir music Farmington services at 3 00 Epworth League at 7 00 and evening service at 8 00 with a sermon The Unseen Force Robert B Culbertson minister

Risen Life Farmington Epworth League Robert B. Culbertson

Mrs J W Ward Mourned in Belleview Ranch Community

Mrs. John W. Ward 56, a Teton county resident since 1899, died Monday at the family ranch in Belleview. Born Elizabeth Wynstanley in England she wrote for Chateau papers and was active in church and civic groups. Survived by husband two sons Vincent and Rupert, three sisters, and a brother. Funeral at St Luke's with burial in Chateau cemetery.

Belleview Chateau John W. Ward Teton County Europe Chateau Papers Mrs. Ward Elizabeth Wynstanley Haydock Parish St. Helen’s England Lancashire Incorporated Society of Musicians Tonic Solfar College London Wardledge Rupert Chicago Frederic France Madgelyson Canada Ward Australia St Luke’s Church Lee H. Young Great Falls Chateau Cemetery H. L. Halladay A. C. Burbank Wilson Gray Henry Radcliffe Wm. Hodgskiss Frank Salmond

Fire destroys big barn on L. W. Lehre ranch west of Choteau

A large barn on the L. W. Lehre ranch west of Choteau burned Monday morning with its contents including harness, collars, sheds, and 250 bushels of oats. No livestock were lost except for hay and turkeys possibly unaccounted for. Mrs. Von Scherpenzael raised the alarm and, despite help, could not continue watering fires. neighbors aided to prevent further spread and no damage to the dwelling. The loss is not insured for personal property, while building coverage would not cover this loss. Byron Rogers remains in poor health at home.

L. W

Teton Declared Overall Winner of Falls Scholastic Meet

A table of official figures from the Falls scholastic meet shows Chateau top overall with 29 points, Fort Benton second at 27 14, and Teton credited with the greatest combined total across academic and commercial subjects. Fort Benton won academic honors and Belt captured commercial honors, but Teton receives equal credit for leading in total points.

Great Falls F. F. Sparks Chateau Great Falls Tribune Teton Fort Benton Belt Tribune

Rod and Gun Club drives against predatory birds and animals

The Chateau Rod and Gun Club announces a May first to May 20 drive to exterminate specified predators. Teams captained by C Denzel McDonald and Frank M Snider will race to collect points from mountain lion to gopher with a trout dinner for the loser and credit for nonmembers.

Chateau Rod & Gun Club E. C Waldron C. Denzel McDonald Frank M. Snider Red and Gun Club Power-Morgan State

Dierberger to Give Baccalaureate Sermon for Class of 27

The Rev Dr P W Dierberger pastor of the First Congregational Church of Great Falls has accepted an invitation to preach the baccalaureate sermon to the Teton High Class of 27 on Sunday evening May 15 at the high school auditorium. His chosen subject is The Life Worth While. Dierberger came to Great Falls from Virginia less than a year ago and is described as a brilliant and forceful speaker with wide influence on interfaith and religious life in Great Falls.

P. W. Dierberger First Congregational Church of Great Falls Teton High A.B. Guthrie Dierberger Virginia Great Alls

Unusual Forest Service Exhibit in Rexall Store Window

As part of American Forest Week the Lewis and Clark office displays a Rexall Store window exhibit illustrating forests as the source of many products. Items include artificial silk from wood fiber, paper bagging, wood flour based phonograph records, linoleum, rope, paper lath, basket braid, and socks knit from artificial silk.

Lewis & Clark Rexall

Hannan Ill at Home. Eckford Leads Store in Absence

John J. Hannan is ill at his home with an attack of influenza. John Eckford is in charge at the store during Mr. Hannan's absence.

John J. Hannan John Eckford Mr. Hannan

Choteau Golf Club votes to incorporate as Choteau Country Club

At a Tuesday meeting in Choteau the Golf Club voted to incorporate as Choteau Country Club with J C Morgan T H Pridham and C S McDonald named trustees. John J Hannon and G C Core elected president and secretary. club will buy land along the east border of Chateau and establish a golf course. The Articles of Incorporation authorize social and athletic purposes and non assignable non dividend stock with a $10 annual dues for players. club plans tournaments and aims to grow from 25 members.

Choteau Chateau Teton County Montana

Annual Declam Tonight At High School

Ten girls compete in the high school auditorium for the chance to represent Teton at the state declamatory contest in Missoula tied to the all state track meet. Gordon Holmes and John Peterson withdrew to Bozeman to enter a scholastic contest.

Teton Missoula Gordon Holmes John Peterson Bozeman Adeill Harriss Strongheart Mabel Caskey Florence Trescott Marguerite Maynard Thelma Swenson Belva Goodell Elizabeth Veda Thompson Little Sister Loraine Lathrop Nella Maynard Grace Allum Ruth Jarl

Choteau Meat Co to Open Main Avenue Shop May Second

The Choteau Meat Co. will operate two shops starting Monday May second and continuing through the summer. The Cash Meat Market stand on Main Avenue will join the existing store, as Viinker and Swedancky announced. Delays in new electrical refrigeration equipment delayed last summer plans.

Choteau Meat Co Cash Meat Market Main Avenue Viinker & Swedancky Zetia

Mercury Jumps After Subzero Wandering

After a cold snap that threatened to push April 1927 below normal, temperatures rose through Sunday to 70 degrees, Monday to 75, and Tuesday to 74 in the local area. The record high for April remains 80 degrees, as noted by County Agent Robert Clarkson’s office.

Mercury iCounty Robert Clarkson

Forest Conservation Parade Friday in Chateau

Forest conservation takes center stage in a Friday parade through Chateau as County Agent Robert Clarkson and his band lead participation from the Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls schools and local businesses. A free Royal theatre matinee follows with health films and comedies. parade forms at 2 30 at the courthouse.

Chateau Boy Scouts Camp Fire Headedy County Robert Clarkson Royal Theatre Court House Clarkson Forest

Three to go from here to Bozeman scholastic meet

Ton County high school will send three to the state scholastic meet at Bozeman on April 30. Agnes Nasser and Lucille Morgan will compete in the commercial division, Jordon Holmes in the academic lists. Morgan won second in senior shorthand at the Great Falls district meet. the first place winner, a Cascade girl, is not sent, so Morgan is next in line to go.

Teton County High School Bozeman Agnes Nasser Jordon Holmes Lucille Morgan Morgan Great Falls Miss Morgan

Sheriff Warns Autoists About 1927 License Plates

Teton county automobile owners are warned by Sheriff J. L. Collins that the time limit for securing and displaying 1927 license plates has passed and that driving a car without these accessories risks penalties by law for delinquents.

Teton County J. L. Collins

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. 8 Auditorium M. E. Church Notes Choteau, Montana Liberty Loan Otem J. W. Ward L. W. Lehre Byron Rogers ROD and Gun Club DR. Dierberger Forest Service Choteau Golf Club Choteau Country Club Choteau Meat Company Prrifiy
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